Clubs, associations and pony clubs — the community side of the sport, near you.
Reiterhof Wenz is a family-run equestrian center that offers riding lessons and boarding facilities for horses. They provide well-maintained horse boxes and a supportive community for horse owners. The facility also serves as a riding club, welcoming both leisure and competitive riders.
Rijvereniging de Peelruiters Westerbeek is a riding club based at the Het Heitje event grounds in Westerbeek. The club organises dressage competitions and a summer pony camp, and has held jumping competitions in the past. Its members compete in dressage, jumping and eventing, and new members can sign up through the club board.
De Zilverhoef is a riding club for equestrians from Geffen and the surrounding area. Its outdoor grounds have a canteen and a lit outdoor arena with two 20 x 60 rings and a 20 x 40 ring. Members can ride freely and join weekly horse and pony dressage lessons, fortnightly jumping lessons and seasonal TREC lessons. The club organises events such as a dressage competition, a club day, a TREC introduction day, a Bixie day and a pony camp.
Reit- und Fahrverein Horb is a riding and driving club that welcomes all ages and skill levels. The club provides excellent facilities for horse training, including a sand arena and pastures for horse care. Members enjoy a community focused on the love of horses and equestrian sports.
The Ortenauer Reiterring is the regional association of riding and driving clubs in the Ortenau. It organises the ring championships in dressage, jumping and driving, hosted by member clubs. It also runs courses and events and reports on regional riders at state and national championships. The association has a board, appointed representatives and a supporters' group.
BWM Schutterwald is dedicated to equestrian sports in Germany, focusing on the championships in Baden-Württemberg. The site emphasizes the relationship between horse and rider, covering various equestrian disciplines such as dressage, jumping, and eventing. It provides information on major tournaments, horse breeds, and riding equipment, catering to all levels of equestrian enthusiasts.
Reiterverein Schutterwald e. V. is a riding club that offers various equestrian services. They provide horse boarding facilities for approximately 30 horses and qualified riding lessons with their own school horses. The club also hosts training sessions and events for riders of all levels.
Vereniging Paerthoven is a boarding stable in Uden run as an association, aiming to keep horses and ponies as naturally as possible. The horses live in a large mixed herd with a run-in barn, a sand paddock and seasonal grazing, with roughage and fresh water available all day. Members share in the care of the horses and the upkeep of the six-hectare grounds near De Maashorst. Facilities include two lit outdoor arenas, a round pen, grooming areas, tack lockers and a clubhouse.
Rij- en Ponyvereniging Sint-Jacobus is a riding and pony club in Den Dungen, founded in 1945. The club's facility has two indoor arenas of 20 x 40 m and 20 x 60 m. It also has an ebb-and-flow outdoor arena of 45 x 65 m. The club is run by its members and volunteers and welcomes new members.
Ruitersport Zijtaart is a riding association in Zijtaart with more than 170 members on ponies and horses, formed by riding club St. Gregorius and pony club De Reigertjes. Members mainly practise dressage and jumping on the club's own grounds, De Leinse Hoefslag. Club lessons are offered on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and activities include pony camp, cavaletti lessons and despooking training. The club also organises several competitions a year.
De Vennenruiters is a pony club and riding association in Oisterwijk. Its grounds include a 20x40 sand arena with lighting, a large grass jumping field and a covered area for grooming and tacking up. Group lessons for ponies and horses are held on Thursday evenings, and private lessons are available in disciplines such as dressage, jumping and natural horsemanship. Members can join the KNHS to compete and use the facilities, and the location gives direct access to woodland rides around the fens.
PSV St Lambertus is an equestrian club in Veghel with sections for ponies, horses and carriage driving. Members receive weekly instruction in dressage and jumping, and drivers get weekly driving lessons from the club's own instructor. Both competitive and recreational members take part, including in KNHS competitions. The club trains at its own grounds on the Beukelaarstraat and organises trail rides, weekends away with the horses and other activities.
Pferdefreunde Großköllnbach e. V is a traditional riding club located in Großköllnbach. The club focuses on equestrian activities, including training for both competitive and leisure riders. They offer facilities for dressage and jumping, as well as social events for members. The club promotes a strong community spirit among horse enthusiasts.
Reitverein Geiselhöring is a riding club that offers a strong community for horse lovers and riders. They organize various equestrian events, including orientation rides and horse blessings. The club welcomes participants of all riding styles and promotes a friendly atmosphere for both riders and spectators.
Reitsportverein Zeitlarn e.V. is located just 7 km north of Regensburg in a beautiful landscape. The club offers a riding facility and is appreciated by its members for its pleasant and quiet location. It provides various equestrian activities and services for horse enthusiasts.
Reit-und Fahrverein Altdorf is a vibrant club for horse enthusiasts of all ages, offering a variety of equestrian activities. The club provides regular courses and training sessions, including jumping and dressage training, as well as community events for members. It serves as a welcoming environment for both beginners and experienced riders to share and develop their passion for horses.
Labertaler Reit- und Fahrverein Mallersdorf-Pfaffenberg e.V. is a riding and driving club located in Germany. The club offers riding lessons and has a selection of ponies for members to use. They also host various events and competitions related to equestrian activities.
RSV Vorstenbosch is a riding club in Vorstenbosch for recreational and competitive riders. The club organises lessons, clinics, competitions, a pony camp and club evenings throughout the year. Weekly training sessions are held on Tuesday evenings, with separate groups for ponies and horses and occasional jumping lessons. In winter, training takes place at partner facilities in the area.
Zucht- und Trabrennverein Straubing e.V. is an association dedicated to harness racing and horse breeding. They organize racing events and have a long history in the sport, dating back to the 14th century. The association also provides facilities for training and events related to harness racing.
Reitverein Hofgut Einthal e.V. is a riding club that organizes various equestrian events, including dressage and jumping courses. The club supports its members with training and provides facilities for equestrian activities. They also celebrate achievements of their members in equestrian competitions.
RV Straubing Ittling e.V. is a riding club that provides information about equestrian activities, events, and member achievements. The club is located at Pferdehof Aitrachaue and encourages community involvement in horse riding. They offer various events and opportunities for members to engage in equestrian sports.
T.S.R. Cave ne Cadas is the student riding association of Tilburg, founded around 1980. Members ride weekly on Tuesday evenings at Manege Thielen in beginner, intermediate and advanced groups of up to nine riders. The club organises hacks, clinics and social activities, and members can compete in student competitions (SO's) in dressage and jumping across the Netherlands.
Driedorpruiters is a small rural riding association and pony club in Noord-Brabant. The club runs weekly club lessons with an experienced instructor for all levels, from Bixie to Z. Members can choose arena-use, competition or supporting memberships, with optional KNHS membership. The club also organises competitions and publishes start lists.
PSV Hippos is an equestrian sports association in Gorinchem, founded in 1925. It offers dressage and jumping lessons to members who ride their own pony or horse; it is not a riding school with its own horses. Members can use a 20x60 arena, a large 45x65 sand arena, jumping equipment and a lunging ring. The club organises clinics, KNHS competitions, educational evenings, lessons for young riders and an annual pony camp.
